Help us decide which Gulf Coast casino buffet hits the jackpot

For a lot of people the favorite table at the casino is not one of the many gaming tables, rather many folks visit the casinos to visit the buffet table. What is your favorite casino buffet and why? (File photo)

MOBILE, Alabama -- A large part of the appeal for folks who live along the upper Gulf Coast is the close proximity to a host of casino gaming options.

By my count there are 13 such casinos within an hour (give or take) of my hometown of Mobile. The gaming tables are close by in abundance and each of them offers something unique.

But I propose that for a large segment of the populace it's another sort of table that lures folks to belly up to try their luck. I suggest to you that the buffet table is an equally powerful draw for high rollers and the hoi polloi alike.

The casinos understand and appreciate this. Some of their spreads are incredibly elaborate with a huge array of mouth-watering dishes served in a never-ending, 24-hour line. And just as gamblers have favorite casinos where they feel their luck is better, diners have favorite casino buffets where they are confident they have the best chance of a winning meal.

So we want to know your favorite casino buffet. What buffet is the odds-on favorite to offer gamblers (and non-gamblers) the most bang for their dining buck?

That's right, Your Working Boy is going to again pack up his knife and fork and hit the road to select the best buffet in our realm. The winner will be crowned on Aug. 4

Let me assure you that I'm going into this with absolutely no pre-conceived notion about which is the best. I'm relying purely on your guidance and good judgment here.

Your job right now is simple: cast your vote for the best casino buffet in South Alabama or Mississippi. You can vote as often as you like, only you need to remember that you can only vote once per hour. I encourage you to vote early and often.

And I do mean vote early. The polls will close Sunday, July 27, at 5 p.m. so you best get busy.

Oh, and please feel free to offer your own personal insights into what you think your favorite casino buffet option is the best. Be specific; if it's the crab legs that keep bringing you back or it's the sweet tea, please let us know. There will be a lot of duplication of dishes so I want to know what makes your favorite stand out.

So there you have it. Let the discussion begin, and please hurry up. I'm getting hungry.